Waltonen Engineering is actively seeking a Product Designer to join our team!
Responsibilities
- Utilize Creo or NX to prepare design layouts on complex units and mechanisms for various defense vehicles
- Make design computations as required
- Prepare general specifications, such as bills of materials
- Collaborate with engineers, detailers, and other designers to develop innovative solutions
- Develop creative drawings from design objectives established by others
- Use manual or computer skills to complete design drawings
- Ensure all customer specifications and expectations are met
- Work overtime as needed to meet customer requirements
- On-site Creo training will be provided to candidates without previous experience
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in Product Design
- Proficiency in using a sketch-based CAD software
- Solid Modeling and assembly design experience
- Experience in modeling from assembly drawings/packages
- Sheet Metal and/or structural design experience
- Analytical ability to recognize and solve design and mechanical problems
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong team player with a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service while working cohesively with team members to prioritize customer needs and expectations
- Must be willing to pivot and adapt strategies based on evolving customer needs and feedback
- Willingness to work overtime as needed, with the ability to adapt to fluctuating workloads
- Availability to work between 40 to 60 hours per week based on project demands
- Must be willing to work remotely on weekends on an as-needed basis to meet customer demands
- Only United States citizens can be considered
- Must possess or be able to obtain a security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Vehicle Design, Product Development, or related degree
- Experience with NX or Creo 3D CAD software is highly preferred
- Experience in the military/defense industry
- Familiarity with Teamcenter or Vismockup is a plus
- Powertrain, chassis, or body design
- Electrical Design – Routing & Packaging
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Employer matching 401K
- Overtime Pay: Time and a half after 40 hours
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Programs (FSAs)
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employee Referral Program
- Additional Voluntary Benefit Programs
- Off-site company events & Employee Luncheons
Who are we?
Founded in 1957 and proudly 100% U.S.-owned, Waltonen has deep roots in Warren, Michigan, and a strong commitment to supporting our local community. As a trusted engineering company, we serve the automotive, aerospace, and defense industries with precision, innovation, and integrity. Our team takes pride not only in the work we do, but in the positive impact we make—both in the industries we serve and in the community we call home.
Waltonen Engineering, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital status, weight, height, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap.
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What We Do
Established in 1957, Waltonen is a full-service design and engineering company located in Warren, Michigan. Clients include OEMs and major tier one manufacturers and suppliers in the automotive, transportation, aerospace, defense, medical, and consumer product industries. The cornerstone of Waltonen's success consists of long-standing relationships with both its clients and its employees, complete product development lifecycle support, and a variety of innovative custom services. Its expertise with an emphasis on design, manufacturing systems, and advanced engineering makes Waltonen an engineering leader and ideal partner. DESIGN & ENGINEERING: Waltonen is ISO-9001-2008 certified and specializes in concept engineering, product development, and life cycle management, modeling and simulation, digital manufacturing, systems integration, mechanical design and program management. MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS: Waltonen leads the way with facility and equipment planning and assembly and transfer systems engineering, specializing in large complex engineering and design programs. QUALITY ENGINEERING: Waltonen can evaluate and analyze dimensional engineering, human ergonomics, CMM inspection, scanning, GD&T, tolerance, reverse engineering, fixture design and build. Waltonen’s experience, strength of commitment and depth of knowledge ensure the highest level of quality and value for its clients.
